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Certification
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RegisteredNurse

NaCole Ferden

Dilworth,MN

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Medical Solutions
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Sanford Health Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen University
Moorhead, MN
03.2019

Associate of Arts - General

Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Fergus Falls, MN
12.2017

Skills

  • Accurate Documentation
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Medical Supply Management
  • Patient Condition Observation
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Emergency Patient Triage
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Emergency Room Services
  • Patient Examination
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Prioritizing Patients
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Endotracheal Tubes
  • Providing Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support
  • Acute Illness
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Disaster Site Triaging
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Family and Patient Support
  • Unit Oversight
  • Accurate Dosages
  • PICC Lines
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Test Interpretations
  • Immunization Services
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Disease Processes
  • EPIC EMR
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Pulmonary Assessments
  • Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
  • Pain Management
  • Blood Transfusion Administration
  • Shock Symptom Identification
  • Heart Failure
  • Emergency Interventions
  • Task and Work Prioritization
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Ventilator Management
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Nursing Assignments
  • Intravenous Infusions
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Emotional Support
  • Post-Mortem Care

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • ASLS- Advanced Stroke Life Support
  • TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course
  • NREMT- National Registered EMT

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Medical Solutions
01.2022 - 04.2022

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
04.2021 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse, ICU

Sanford Health Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen University

Associate of Arts - General

Minnesota State Community And Technical College

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